A U.S. Soldier assigned to the Virginia National Guard's

A U.S. Soldier assigned to the Virginia National Guard's Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team walks to his post near the U.S. Capitol building Jan. 18, 2020, in Washington, D.C. At least 25,000 National Guard men and women have been authorized to conduct security, communication and logistical missions in support of federal and District authorities leading up and through the 59th Presidential Inauguration. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Szoke)